Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Honda Pilot
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Honda Pilot has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 927 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V365000 Rear Suspension Components May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V751000 Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V431000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V932000 Hood May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V215000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V165000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V439000 Instrument Panel Software Incorrect/FMVSS 101/111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V440000 Delayed or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V784000 Incomplete Body Welding NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V298000 Timing Belt Teeth May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V848000 Pillar Mounting Holes Incorrect Size/FMVSS 214 226 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 266 complaints
- Engine 241 complaints
- Unknown or Other 170 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 129 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 120 complaints
- Power Train 95 complaints
Of the 927 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 927 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Honda Pilot has an average reliability rating based on 919 complaints and 13 recall campaigns. The main issues are with the electrical system, engine, and fuel system, but evidence is limited and shows variability in frequency and impact. The presence of complaints and recalls doesn't paint a definitive picture, indicating mixed reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $300–$2,500 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $150–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Check engine light
- Erratic fuel gauge readings
- Malfunctioning electronic systems
- Unexpected braking behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Honda Pilot at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.